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Event Log Analysis

Event logs are records of events that occur on a Windows computer. They contain vital information about system events, such as user log-ins, service starts or stops, as well as application events, such as system errors,

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Intermediate
Lessons
10
Lesson questions
0
Labs
0
Exam questions
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Duration
1h
XP
1000

About this course

Event logs are records of events that occur on a Windows computer. They contain vital information about system events, such as user log-ins, service starts or stops, as well as application events, such as system errors, etc. Event logs also contain security events, such as user login attempts to login with an incorrect password or when suspicious activity is detected. Event logs are useful for a variety of purposes, including troubleshooting problems, tracking down issues, and identifying patterns or trends. They can also be used for security and compliance purposes, such as auditing and monitoring for security breaches or compliance violations.

Table of contents

1 sections · 10 lessons

  1. 1Lessons10 lessons
    1. 1.1Introduction to Event LogsPreview
    2. 1.2Event Log Analysis
    3. 1.3Authentication Event Logs
    4. 1.4Windows Scheduled Tasks Event Logs
    5. 1.5Windows Services Event Logs
    6. 1.6Account Management Events
    7. 1.7Event Log Manipulation
    8. 1.8Windows Firewall Event Logs
    9. 1.9Windows Defender Event Logs
    10. 1.10Powershell Command Execution Event logs
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